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Mar 17, 2010 | USABroke a tooth? Grow another!BOSTON, USA: To all those who have made deals with the tooth fairy in the past: You probably sold your teeth below their fair value. Dr. George Huang, Herbert Schilder professor in endodontics and director of the postdoctoral program in endodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), said those baby teeth and extracted third molars we are throwing away hold valuable dental stem cells. 
Mar 16, 2010 | USAInsect glue could seal wounds in dental surgeryNEW YORK, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: Silk spinned by caddisfly larvae underwater could one day suture surgical wounds, new reseach from the University of Utah suggests. It found that the sticky fibres used by the insects to built protective shells that keep intact in aquatic environments and do not fall appart. These chemical and structural properties could make the material valuable as an adhesive tape in medical and dental surgery. 
Nov 3, 2010 | USADentists should limit staff access to drugsTUCSON, USA: Dental offices and the pharmaceuticals used there present the risk of drug abuse, but dentists can put policies in place that help reduce the chance of illegal use of controlled substances, according to an article in Anesthesia Progress (2009, 56:112–113). Dr Joel M. Weaver writes that dentists who place too much trust in their employees make themselves and their practices vulnerable to people who abuse controlled substances. 
Sep 3, 2010 | USAMetal foam takes stress off dental implantsNEW YORK, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: A newly developed metal foam that mimics the natural structure of bones could help to prevent the rejection of biomedical body replacements such as dental implants. The composite material, which is made out of 100% steel and aluminium, is lighter than solid titanium and has an extraordinarily high-energy absorption capability, a paper by researchers at the North Carolina State University, USA, reports. In addition, the modulus of elasticity of the foam has been proven similar to that of bone. 
Sep 3, 2010 | Asia PacificPublic dental clinics in Singapore charge for missed appointmentsSINGAPORE: As the first health-care institution in Singapore, the National Healthcare Group (NHG) is charging a deposit fee to patients who do not attend their appointments at the group’s five dental clinics. According to reports in the newspaper Strait Times, the fee of S$8 (US$6) will be waived for regular patients and those on public assistance or Medifund schemes. It will not be forfeited if the appointment is cancelled or rescheduled within at least three working days. 
Apr 3, 2010 | USAOHA gala raises US$400,000 for children’s dental careCHICAGO, USA: Oral Health America (OHA), a non-profit organization founded in 1955 and headquartered in Chicago, held its 20th annual Gala and Benefit on Wednesday, 24 February, at Chicago’s historic Union Station. Nearly 900 guests participated in silent and live auctions to benefit OHA while networking with fellow professionals before the Midwinter Meeting. The event raised over US$400,000, the highest amount in the Gala’s 20-year history, for OHA’s programs that bring healthy mouths to life. 
Mar 3, 2010 | USAMore olympians screened for oral cancerLONDON, UK: Dentists have screened a fifth of all athletes taking part in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver in Canada for oral cancer. Around 800 athletes sat in the dentist’s chair during the competition, with more than 70 dentists and their assistants on hand to practise preventative dentistry in addition to fixing teeth and mouths. Dental associations have welcomed the increased screening campaign that will also educate athletes on the importance of applying sun-cream to help prevent mouth cancers. 
Mar 3, 2010 | Latin AmericaChile dentists OK after earthquakeMIAMI, USA: The director of Salon Dental Chile Miguel Wechsler, the main dental expo in Chile, told Dental Tribune Latin America over the phone that the capital Santiago was only slightly affected by the recent powerful earthquake and that there was a tense calm in the nation, caught by surprise in the middle of the summer vacation. Mr Wechsler said that Chile's "strict building codes have saved thousands of lives, and 95 per cent of the infrastructure in the capital is intact." 
Feb 3, 2010 | EuropeSwiss implant group invites to Geneva symposiumLEIPZIG, Germany: The International Team for Implantology (ITI) has announced that it will discuss new clinical methods for diagnosis and treatment planning at its upcoming World Symposium in Geneva, to be held from 15 to 17 April 2010. The forum, which is open to implant specialists worldwide, will be complemented by two full-day pre-Symposium courses on soft-tissue management and bone grafting. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided from English into 12 other languages, including Chinese, Japanese and Korean, the organiser said. 
Jan 3, 2010 | USA30,000 dental professionals attend meeting in ChicagoCHICAGO, USA: A new location, a lot of new products and a couple new events made this year’s 145th Midwinter Meeting memorable. Over three days in late February, more than 30,000 dentists and dental professionals got a look at the latest innovations in dentistry. The meeting, organised by the Chicago Dental Society (CDS), featured nearly 600 exhibiting companies from around the world. ‘Go West CDS’ was the theme of the meeting, held at McCormick Place for the 18th year in a row — but this time in the new West Building. 
Feb 27, 2010 | USAHaiti receives further support at Midwinter MeetingCHICAGO, USA: The president of the Haiti Dental Society, Dr Samuel Prophete, has asked US dental associations and professionals for support to rebuild the public health system of his country and for help to colleagues whose offices have been destroyed. Dr Prophete, who was invited by the Chicago Dental Society to join this year’s Midwinter meeting, gave a speech during the opening session of the Chicago Midwinter Meeting as part of an initiative of Dental Tribune Latin America to help colleagues in Haiti following the 12 January earthquake. 
Feb 27, 2010 | USAAmerica’s Toothfairy celebrates its anniversaryCHICAGO, IL, USA: The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy (NCOHF) held a fourth year anniversary reception during the Midwinter Meeting. NCOHF is an educator, preventer and protector of the nation’s most vulnerable, offering services to children in need, primarily those from low-income households who suffer from untreated childhood caries.
Feb 27, 2010 | Latin AmericaHaiti receives further support at Midwinter MeetingCHICAGO, IL, USA: The president of the Haiti Dental Society, Dr Samuel Prophete, has asked US dental associations and professionals for support to rebuild the public health system of his country and for help to colleagues whose offices have been destroyed. Dr Prophete, who was invited by the Chicago Dental Society to join this year’s Midwinter meeting, gave a speech during the opening session of the Chicago Midwinter Meeting as part of an initiative of Dental Tribune Latin America to help colleagues in Haiti following the 12 January earthquake. 
Feb 26, 2010 | USAAsbestos may harm dentists tooNEW YORK, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: According to the US website Asbestos.net, dentist should be more aware of the hazards arising from asbestos. High concentrations of the microscopic fibres are often found in treatment rooms, from where they can penetrate the lung and cause mesothelioma, a rare and inoperable form of cancer that develops from the protective lining of the body’s internal organs. Annually, 20,000 people die of the condition around the world. 
Feb 26, 2010 | USANew products debut in ChicagoCHICAGO, USA: New product innovations improve the care that dental professionals are able to give to their patients, and they make act of practicing of dentistry easier, more efficient — and ultimately more profitable. The Midwinter Meeting is traditionally a place where companies unveil new technology, new equipment, new materials and new gadgets of every sort. And this year is no exception. 
Feb 25, 2010 | Latin AmericaGo West, CDSMEXICO CITY, Mexico: Dr Michael Stablein, Chicago Dental Society (CDS) President, said to Dental Tribune Latin America, the reason the Chicago Midwinter Meeting works so well is very simple: advance planning, and, of course, 145 years of experience at doing dental meetings. Being the most significant CDS endeavour by far, the Meeting is generating US$50 million for the local economy every year, according to the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. 
Feb 18, 2010 | USATough economy takes its toll on teethCHICAGO, IL, USA: In preparation for the Chicago Dental Society’s 145th annual Midwinter Meeting, which will draw more than 30,000 dental professionals to Chicago, society members were asked about current trends, dental care tips, and more. More than 250 of the society’s member dentists responded to the fall 2009 survey. 
Feb 15, 2010 | Latin AmericaInterview: 'Most dentistry in Haiti is provided by volunteers'The earthquake in Haiti has left little of what had been an already poor health-care and dental health-care system. Even prior to the earthquake, medical and dental assistance was often only provided through the aid of international volunteers. Dr Gary Godley and his son Lance are two practising dentists from Naples in Florida who decided to leave their country and bring much needed dental care to people in Haiti. DTI Group Editor Daniel Zimmermann had the opportunity to speak with them about their experiences on a dental mission in 2009 and the state of dentistry in Haiti prior to the earthquake. 
Oct 2, 2010 | USASurvey shows Tooth Fairy is giving more per toothNEW YORK, NY, USA: The Tooth Fairy is being more generous these days, according to a recent survey. In fact, some are even saying the increased amounts that children are receiving for their teeth point to signs of a recovering economy. 
Aug 2, 2010 | USAAcademy of Osseointegration to meet in OrlandoORLANDO, FL/NEW YORK, NY, USA: The Academy of Osseointegration will hold its annual meeting 4–6 March at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL, USA. The theme of the meeting is The Formula for Predictable Implant Success. |
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